Early Learning Center

Our Lady of Fatima’s Early Learning Center (ELC) recognizes the importance of educating the whole child in a secure learning environment. Through active learning, children are introduced and have the opportunity to experience a variety of developmentally age-appropriate activities. Our "hands-on" approach fosters a curiosity and eagerness for learning. The teacher’s role is to support and guide young children through their active learning adventures and experiences. Catholic values and teachings are incorporated in the daily curriculum standards of the ELC.

Preschool provides a warm and loving environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs of each child. We plan developmentally appropriate activities and value play as an avenue for learning. We believe each child is unique and special, and we encourage self-esteem and individuality.

Preschoolers are introduced to a variety of skills such as counting, shapes, colors, and days of the week based on the Archdiocese of Denver’s Preschool Curriculum guidelines. Children also participate in daily prayer and weekly Mass.

Our Preschool program has a minimum of three mornings per week. Families may choose a half-day or a full-day program.

The emphasis for the four year old Pre-Kindergarten program continues to focus on the value of social skills with the introduction of developmentally appropriate Kindergarten readiness skills. You may register your child to participate in Pre-K four or five days, Mondays through Thursdays or Mondays through Fridays.

In accordance of the Archdiocese of Denver curriculum, opportunities for the child’s growth and development in Pre-K are provided to:

• Continue the development of communication and social skills.

• Continue recognition and adding writing of numbers one to ten, and introduce alphabet recognition and writing.

• Practice individual and cooperative responsibility within the classroom and self-help skills; and the use of appropriate manners.

• Learn to work together, share with others, and live cooperatively in the world and Christian community.

• Foster and promote a positive attitude towards learning.

• Allow each child to develop through age appropriate classroom activities.

Licensed through the CO Department of Human Services for Early Childhood Education, BASE (Before & After School Enrichment) offers extended care to students Preschool through 8th grade. Any student registered at Our Lady of Fatima School may signup for BASE. Parents may signup for regular care or on a drop-in basis. We provide an after school snack, time to complete homework, and free time with various activities.

BASE is open on school days before school (7:00-7:50am) and after school (2:50-5:30pm). BASE is also open on some days when school is not in session, dependent on the number of children who sign up for care.

For BASE pricing and registration, please download a BASE Registration Form.